Combined match and cigarette case



F. K. RICKSECKER COMBINED MATCH AND CIGARETTE CASE Filed spt.

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Patented Apr. 10, 1923.

UNITED STATES PATENT carica.

`COIEIBINED MATCH AND CIGARETTE-CASE.

Application filed September To all colto/1n it may 'conca/vt.'

Be it known that FREDERICK Ii. RICK- sEoKER, a citizen of the United States, residing at lVashington, District of Columbia, has invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Match and Cigarette Cases, of which the following is a specification. f

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in combined match and cigarette cases, and the prim-ary object is to provide a device of this character which is entirely water proof. i

A further object of the invention resides in providing a combined device of this character which is constructed with two, compartments, one for cigarettes 4and one for matches, but which is further constructed in such a manner as will permit of one cigarette and one match to be dispensed therefrom simultaneously by removing the cap and shaking the case. y

Still another object of the invention resides in the provision of a device which is simple and durable in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and one which is very efficient and useful in operation;

With these and other objects in view, my invention consists in the novel features of construction, the combination and arrangements of parts yas will be hereinafter referred t0 and more particularly pointed out in the specification and claims. l

In the. accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, f

Figure l is an elevation Iof the device, constructed in accordance with my inventiomwith parts broken away, and parts in section,

Figure 2 is a horizontal section therethrough as seen on the line 2 2, of Figure l, and

Figure 3 is a vertical section through the device, as seen on the line 3-8, of Figure l.

In describing the invention, I shall refer to the drawing in which similar referencel characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views and in which l designates a case or container formed preferably of metal but which may be constructed of any other material, impervious to water. This case is preferably made of a single blank or sheet o-fy material and constructed to be entirely moisture or water proof.

Formed on the top of the caseat one side 22,1921. serial No. 502,458.

thereof is a tubular externally threaded .Y

entirely water proof when carried about the person. Arranged within the case 1 is apartition wall 5 4which extends substantially to the full length of said case, the same being secured at its one end as shown at 6 to the side o-f the case and bent or curved as shown at 7 to be engaged with the front wall of the case at a point just below the tubular neck 2; The provision of this partition wall affords two compartments, one for matches and 011e for cigarettes. The compartment for matches is, of course, less in depth than the compartment for cigarettes but it will be seen from the particular construction shown and described that a cigarette and a match may be dispensed from the case simultaneously upon the shaking of said case.

In filling the case cigarettes are placed in the compartment therefor by inserting them one at a time. through the neck -2 and similarly matches are inserted in the .particular compartment therefor. I/Vhen both compartments are filled, the cap member may be applied to the neck portion and an absolute water proof case for matches and cigarettes is provided. When it is desired to obtain a cigarette and a match, the cap member is removed and the case is shaken whereupon a cigarette and a match will be simultaneously dispensed therefrom.

' It may occur that two matches will project themselves from the neck portion, but, of course, one of the same may be returned to the respective compartment therefor. When properly constructedl and operated, this case will dispense one match and one cigarette simultaneously.

It will be seen that this particular invention will beof great use and assistance to bathers, hunters,` sailors and Sportsmen. It will fill a long felt Want at seashores and pleasure resorts where swimmers and sportsmen desire yto be provided with dry cigarettes and matches.

The case may be carried in the pocket of the sportsmen or in the belt of the bather and will be proof against moisture and water at all times. If found necessary, some means may be provided on the outer Walls of the case to attach the same to a belt or other portions of the apparel.

From the foregoing` description of the construction of my improved device, the use and operation thereof will be readily understood and it Will be seen that I havev provided a simple, inexpensive and efficient means for carrying out the objects of the invention. f

TVhile I have particularly described th elements best adapted to perform the functions set forth, it is obvious that various changes in form, proportion and the minor detaiis of construction may be resorted to, Without departing from the spirit or sacri- Iicing any of the principles of the invention.

Having thus described my i1ivention,\vliat I claim is:

l. A device of the class described, comprisngv a Water proof case having a tubular neck formed at one end thereof., said case being divided into compartments to respectively receive cigarettes and matches, said compartments being so disposed with respect to said neck as to permit one match and a cigarette to be simultaneously dispensed therefrom when the case is shaken and a Water proof cap for said neck portion.

2. A device ot theclass described, comprising a Water proof case having an externally threaded tubular neck member formed at one end thereof, a division Wall arranged in said case to provide compartments respectively for cigarettes and matches, said vvvall terminat'ng at its one end in'imediatelyY below said neck portion, whereby a single cigarette and a match may be dispensed simultaneously through the neck when the case is shaken and a threaded cap member adapted for application to said neck portion. f..

ln testimony whereof I alix my signature.

FREDERICK K. RCKSECKER. 

